Import/export HS code 391190: Various resins and plastics
Other unprocessed resins and plastics not listed elsewhere, used in various industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 49,934,042 |
| Japan | 49,093,080 |
| Belgium | 23,003,180 |
| United States | 22,517,895 |
| France | 20,474,516 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 25,064,841 | 24,869,201 | -195,640 |
| Japan | 24,441,715 | 24,651,365 | +209,650 |
| Belgium | 11,521,647 | 11,481,533 | -40,114 |
| United States | 14,136,063 | 8,381,832 | -5,754,231 |
| France | 10,528,755 | 9,945,761 | -582,994 |
| China | 8,608,965 | 11,618,413 | +3,009,448 |
| Netherlands | 7,599,411 | 10,459,107 | +2,859,696 |
| Italy | 5,107,719 | 4,317,450 | -790,269 |
| Sweden | 3,945,214 | 2,099,872 | -1,845,342 |
| India | 2,868,022 | 628,204 | -2,239,818 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 55,847,205 |
| Japan | 51,709,594 |
| United States | 33,831,766 |
| China | 22,996,833 |
| Belgium | 16,847,912 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 26,764,462 | 29,082,743 | +2,318,281 |
| Japan | 25,641,289 | 26,068,305 | +427,016 |
| United States | 20,273,145 | 13,558,621 | -6,714,524 |
| China | 10,137,348 | 12,859,485 | +2,722,137 |
| Belgium | 8,450,675 | 8,397,237 | -53,438 |
| France | 8,113,545 | 7,611,758 | -501,787 |
| Italy | 3,786,043 | 4,061,250 | +275,207 |
| Sweden | 3,770,685 | 2,069,809 | -1,700,876 |
| India | 3,799,919 | 1,493,803 | -2,306,116 |
| Netherlands | 2,269,122 | 2,466,866 | +197,744 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 28 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 26 | +9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 9 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,493,959 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,968,573 |
| Air transport | 12,173,630 |
| Other | 1,137,481 |
| Road transport | 97,661 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,857,592 | 55,636,367 | -1,221,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,794,508 | 54,174,065 | -2,620,443 |
| Air transport | 6,413,645 | 5,759,985 | -653,660 |
| Other | 616,002 | 521,479 | -94,523 |
| Road transport | 40,213 | 57,448 | +17,235 |
| Rail transport | 4,626 | 0 | -4,626 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 55,786,823 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,476,675 |
| Dover | 36,764,382 |
| Felixstowe | 29,931,106 |
| Killingholme | 16,677,790 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 26,829,162 | 28,957,661 | +2,128,499 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,003,109 | 20,473,566 | +3,470,457 |
| Dover | 18,930,017 | 17,834,365 | -1,095,652 |
| Felixstowe | 13,562,460 | 16,368,646 | +2,806,186 |
| Killingholme | 7,834,421 | 8,843,369 | +1,008,948 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,865,794 | 1,783,971 | -4,081,823 |
| London | 4,325,207 | 3,034,352 | -1,290,855 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,562,763 | 3,424,569 | -138,194 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,515,822 | 2,486,112 | -1,029,710 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,526,228 | 796,285 | -3,729,943 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 93 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 71 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 102 |
| 2026-03 | 90 |
| 2026-02 | 90 |
| 2026-01 | 96 |
| 2025-12 | 65 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 113 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 106 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 102 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 97 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 87 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 87 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 73 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 72 |
| MEGACHEM (UK) LTD. | 66 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 140 |
| 1m-15m | 95 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 27,686,051 |
| Germany | 23,502,822 |
| United States | 8,733,788 |
| Norway | 7,868,983 |
| Belgium | 7,511,730 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 13,416,220 | 14,269,831 | +853,611 |
| Germany | 14,249,787 | 9,253,035 | -4,996,752 |
| United States | 3,261,652 | 5,472,136 | +2,210,484 |
| Norway | 4,583,652 | 3,285,331 | -1,298,321 |
| Belgium | 2,702,218 | 4,809,512 | +2,107,294 |
| Ireland | 2,398,486 | 4,107,141 | +1,708,655 |
| Italy | 2,067,986 | 1,579,276 | -488,710 |
| Saudi Arabia | 946,254 | 1,043,817 | +97,563 |
| Singapore | 304,688 | 1,618,248 | +1,313,560 |
| Japan | 184,715 | 1,687,496 | +1,502,781 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 192,306 |
| Ireland | 56,654 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 128,275 | 64,031 | -64,244 |
| Ireland | 15,440 | 41,214 | +25,774 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,346,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,274,672 |
| Air transport | 6,814,931 |
| Other | 311,330 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,657,571 | 35,689,259 | -6,968,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,945,088 | 15,329,584 | +5,384,496 |
| Air transport | 2,161,142 | 4,653,789 | +2,492,647 |
| Other | 171,547 | 139,783 | -31,764 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,683,019 |
| Hull | 20,711,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,566,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,346,168 |
| Southampton | 6,115,274 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,693,540 | 19,989,479 | +1,295,939 |
| Hull | 12,361,966 | 8,349,929 | -4,012,037 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,674,191 | 4,892,267 | -2,781,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,438,952 | 2,907,216 | -531,736 |
| Southampton | 1,406,439 | 4,708,835 | +3,302,396 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,105,881 | 1,788,878 | -1,317,003 |
| Felixstowe | 1,326,618 | 1,833,188 | +506,570 |
| London | 1,621,943 | 1,276,475 | -345,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 623,084 | 2,156,019 | +1,532,935 |
| Dover | 851,708 | 1,574,436 | +722,728 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unprocessed resins and plastics not listed elsewhere, used in various industries